Sometimes I surprise myself with how much my food tastes have evolved since I started eating whole foods. There was once a time in my life when I said I didn't like kale, and cringed at the thought of eating beets or tofu. Now- these are some of my favorite foods!

This salad was created as a way to use up a bunch of kale I had in the fridge- half my creations stem from my quest to not waste food. Being cheap sometimes leads to good things, right? As a former kale hater, I still have trouble eating it raw. For this salad I briefly cook my kale to take the bitter edge off, but if you enjoy raw kale then by all means just keep it raw.

Beet & Kale Salad with Tofu

This salad turned out so well. I was craving the beet & feta combo, but I didn't have lettuce on hand to make my regular Beet Feta & Tofu Salad. In the end, I actually liked this kale version better. The hearty steamed kale, creamy feta cheese and sweet beets made a fantastic base for a crispy tofu topping. Mmm!

I love cutting my tofu into bite-size pieces and using it as a topping instead of croutons. If you are new to tofu and aren't sure where to start, check out my tofu tutorial for help.

Roast your beets by wrapping them in foil, then baking at 350 degrees for at least an hour, or until tender. I do this on the weekend to save time. Once beets have cooled, peel and chop into bite size pieces.

Drain and press your tofu, then cut into pieces and sautee in olive oil. Cook tofu on each side until nice and golden. See my tofu tutorial for help.

Wash kale, then remove stems and chop into bite size pieces. Place kale in a pot with about an inch of water, then cook briefly until the kale just starts to wilt. Drain the water, then toss kale with your favorite vinaigrette- I used Gazebo Room Lite.

Assemble the salad by dividing the kale, roasted beets, feta, and walnuts among four bowls. Add the tofu croutons and enjoy warm.

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Blogging from Charlotte, NC. I am a wife, beagle owner, and have a full time day job, I love cooking (and eating!), yoga, hiking, reading, and traveling. Follow along on my adventures as I try to balance having fun with leading a healthy lifestyle.